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Farnesal

Aroma Chemical CAS 19317-11-4

A soft floral note with a minty character.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Minty
Descriptor 2 Floral
Descriptor 3 Aldehydic

Identification

CAS Number19317-11-4
INCI NameFarnesal
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H24O
Mol. Weight220.35
IUPAC Name3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal
InChIKeyYHRUHBBTQZKMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

pract., 3,7,11-trimethyl dodeca-2,6,10-trienone, 3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal, 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal, farnesal

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 126 °C @ 3.5 mmHg
Density 0.89000
Refractive Index 1.49400
Vapor Pressure 0.000187 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 5.013
Solubility alcohol; water, 0.4278 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance pale yellow to yellow clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.11 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.032 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.11 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.60 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.15 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.15 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.15 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.051 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.11 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.34 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.34 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.051 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 0.57 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.57 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 4.2 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.051 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.051 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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